> As soon as you imply that someone’s way of life is immoral and their diet must be forcefully changed, you will encounter huge resistance.
I think this is just due to a lack of understanding or acceptance, because the nature of the problem makes it difficult/impossible to prove (X will lead to Y on date Z). I'm sure there are people who on principle hold personal freedoms above all else, but I think most people could change because they agree with the line of reasoning:
1. My consumption of meat contributes to demand for cows
2. Cows produce methane, which is a potent GHG
3. GHGs are causing global warming
4. Increased global warming is bad for future generations
They just question or fundamentally disagree with one or more of the premises.
I think this is just due to a lack of understanding or acceptance, because the nature of the problem makes it difficult/impossible to prove (X will lead to Y on date Z). I'm sure there are people who on principle hold personal freedoms above all else, but I think most people could change because they agree with the line of reasoning:
1. My consumption of meat contributes to demand for cows
2. Cows produce methane, which is a potent GHG
3. GHGs are causing global warming
4. Increased global warming is bad for future generations
They just question or fundamentally disagree with one or more of the premises.